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WELCOME TO THE CITY OF YORK
   
Welcome to the City of York's web site. View a copy of the City's mission and vision statements. We hope you will find this web site useful and that it provides you with valuable information about all that the City of York offers. SPAGHETTI DINNER SEPT. 28 IN SUPPORT OF BOP
 A spaghetti dinner in support of BOP will be held on Sept. 28 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, located at 509 Pacific Ave. in the City of York. The cost is $15 for children ages 14 and over and $10 for children ages 6-13. Children under 6 are admitted FREE. Proceeds from the dinner benefit renovations at Lincoln Park. Thank you for supporting BOP! For more information about BOP call 849-2287 or visit this page.
MARKET STREET GARAGE UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS
If you park your vehicle at the Market Street garage for work or pleasure, there’s some important information you should know. Major renovations of the Market Street garage are underway, according to the City of York General Authority. With your patience and understanding we will transform the Market Street Garage to a facility that will please the eye and that will be safe and convenient and pleasant to use. Download a copy of the brochure about the Market Street garage renovations. View a copy of the press release about the garage renovations. If you want to receive e-mail updates on the project please send your e-mail address to newgarage@yorkcity.org For more information please call 717-849-7026 or send an e-mail to newgarage@yorkcity.org |
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SPLASH! SUMMER PROGRAM SERIES AT FOUNDRY PARK
The SPLASH! Summer Program Series at Foundry Park on the Codorus is underway and includes a Friday lunch time concert series which continues throughout July, August and September from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. SPLASH! also includes an evening concert series and events for children. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music in the park. All events are free and open to the public. Foundry Park is located in the 200 block of West Philadelphia Street. Enter through the Gear Garden.
For more information view a list of dates and times for upcoming concerts and events or visit Downtown Inc.
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STREET SWEEPING RESUMES
 Street Sweeping has resumed in the City of York. The City's Ticket and Tow initiative also continues this year. Vehicles will be ticketed and towed on posted streets. The fine for no parking is $15 and the charge for the tow is $120. Download a complete street sweeping and ticket and tow list for September.
The following streets are affected by the ticket and tow initiative within the next few days.
1st Wednesday, September 3 - 7:15 A.M. to 11:45 A.M.
Butler Ave. - Pershing Ave. to Beaver St. - SS Springettsbury Ave. - Pershing Ave. to Jessop Place - NS Jackson St. - Tyler Run to George St. - SS Cottage Place - Edgar St. to City Line - NS 1st Wednesday, September 3 - 12:45 P.M. to 3:15 P.M. Poplar St. - Richland Ave. to West St. - SS Locust St. - Salem Ave. to Richland Ave. - NS 1st Thursday, September 4 - 7:15 A.M. to 11:45 A.M.
Jessop Place - Springettsbury Ave. to Kings Mill Road - ES Newberry St. - Kings Mill Road to Springettsbury Ave. - WS Manor St. - Springettsbury Ave. to lafayette St. - ES Pershing Ave. Lafayette St. to Lilac Lane - WS Beaver St. - Lilac Lane to Cottage Place - ES 1st Thursday, September 4 - 12:45 P.M. to 3:15 P.M.
Edgar St. - Cul-de-sac to King St. - ES 1st Friday, September 5 - 7:15 A.M. to 11:45 A.M.
Princess St. - Belvidere St. to Penn St. - SS Queen St. - King St. to Boundary Ave. - WS 2nd Monday, September 8 - 7:15 A.M. to 11:45 A.M.
Walnut St. - Queen St. to State St. - SS Union St. - Newberry St. to Smith St. - NS North St. - Newberry St. to Penn St. - SS |
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GOODRIDGE FREEDOM HOUSE SEEKS NOMINATIONS
 The Goodridge Freedom House will host an Emancipation Proclamation on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Martin Library. Tickets for the event cost $30. To purchase tickets call Cindy Leiphart at 848-3610, ext. 280.
In conjunction with this event, the second annual Goodridge Freedom Awards will be presented to local leaders and businesses for their commitment to civil rights and entrepeneurship in York. The Goodridge Freedom House currently is seeking nominations for the Goodridge Freedom Awards. Nominations are due September 5, 2008. To nominate a business, organization or individual fill out a nomination form. To download a nomination form click here.
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RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS FOR YORK FAIR 09/04/2008
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The City of York will begin issuing residential parking permits for the 2008 York Interstate Fair on Saturday, August 23, 2008. View a list of blocks that will have restricted parking during Fair Week, Sept. 5-14, 2008
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ADULT CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/TRIPS 09/04/2008
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CONTACT:
JESSICA HILT
717-854-0211
PUT SOME “CLASS” INTO YOUR LIFE!
Recreation is the key to good health, well being and spirit! City and non-city residents have all this and more at their fingertips with a variety of classes offered at the city’s Rotary Kranich Building, 120 South Lehman Street. Classes are geared to beginners as well as those who need a refresher. Classes are held all year long.
Classes are taught in an informal setting with free off-street parking and handicap accessibility. Fees are charged for the classes and supplies (Average class fee is $12.00 city resident/ $15.00 for non-city resident). Actual projects are on display at the Rotary Kranich Building.
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YORK CITY POLICE BOOTH AT YORK FAIR 09/02/2008
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 The York City Police Department will have a booth with guests at the York Fair from September 5-14, 2008, Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m. The booth will be located outside the Old Main Place, to the left of Kiddie Way.
Drawings for prizes will be held along with a teen quiz. Kid I.D.’s will be available along with appearances by McGruff the Crime Dog and his nephew Scruff.
Other features to this year’s booth include:
Fatal Vision Goggles Demonstration
Police Vehicles
Guests from York Co. Sheriff and Citizen’s Police Academy
Police Chaplains
Visit with your local officers, ask questions.
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HOLIDAY TRASH COLLECTION 08/28/2008
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CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
NO TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTIONS ON MONDAY, SEPT. 1
DUE TO LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
August 28, 2008 – The City of York announces that due to the Labor Day holiday, there will be no trash and recycling collections on Monday, September 1.
All curbside collections (trash, recycling, yard waste and scheduled large items) for Monday through Friday will be delayed by one day.
For this week only, ALL Monday collections bump to Tuesday, ALL Tuesday collections bump to Wednesday, ALL Thursday collections bump to Friday and ALL Friday collections bump to Saturday.)
For more information call the Public Works Department at 849-2245.
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MILLING & PAVING SET TO BEGIN 08/19/2008
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CITY OF YORK SCHEDULES STREET WORK Richland Avenue, Linden Avenue and Madison Avenue scheduled for Milling and Paving
Mayor John S. Brenner announced the following schedule.
Richland Avenue, Linden Avenue and Madison Avenue between Carlisle Avenue and Market Street are scheduled for milling and paving work in the City of York.
Milling will begin on Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00 A.M. with partial lane closures. Streets will reopen to traffic each evening.
Paving work should begin on Monday, August 25 and will take place between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Lane closures will be required during the paving project.
All motorists are advised to obey posted No Parking signs for the duration of this work. The milling contractor for this project is Rota-Mill Inc. and the paving contractor is Kinsley Construction, Inc. C. S. Davidson is providing engineering and inspection services for the project. Questions about the project can be directed to the Department of Public Works at 849-2245.
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2008 CAR SHOW 07/22/2008
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Contact: Jessica Hilt
717-854-0211YORK CITY RECREATION & PARKS Wants to Shake Your Nerves & Rattle Your Brain
At their Goodness Gracious.......
“Great Balls of Fire Car & Truck Cruise In!”
Saturday, September 27, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rain Date: Sunday, September 28, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Event Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park Bob Hoffman Stadium, South Vander Avenue, York PA, next to Penn State’s York Campus Registration Fee: $10.00/entry prior to Friday, August 29, 2008
Day of Event - $12.00/entry (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon)
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GREEN & SINGLE STREAM 05/29/2008
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CONTACT:
Environmental Bureau
717-849-2245  Penn Waste is going green literally! Look for a whole new fleet of green Penn Waste recycling trucks on Monday, June 2, 2008. What does this mean for Penn Waste customers?
Paper products may be put in recycling bins with containers. Just be sure paper is covered by heavier material so it doesn't blow away. Penn Waste will accept any size of cardboard if it is flattened. View complete recycling list NOW!To see what happens to your recycling when it leaves the curb, visit www.pennwaste.com.
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CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTION 02/12/2008
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YORK CITY DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS 849-2245 - MAIN OFFICE CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTIONS RESUME
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008
BRUSH: Bundled branches, each branch must be less than 4” in diameter (maximum bundle size: 3’ x 3’ and 40 pounds); or use authorized yellow yard waste cans (maximum can weight: 40 pounds).
LEAVES/PRUNINGS/GARDEN RESIDUE (NO GRASS CLIPPINGS): Use biodegradable kraft paper bags (maximum: 32 gallons; 40 pounds); or use authorized yellow yard waste cans (maximum: 40 pounds).
Customers are reminded that plastic bags should NOT be used and will not be collected for yard waste collections. Customers also should not place bag liners in their yard waste cans. Grass clippings should be placed in with regular trash and will count toward the normal trash bag limit.
YARD WASTE SITE WILL OPEN TO YORK CITY CUSTOMERS ONLY.
The City’s Yard Waste Facility at Memorial Stadium will open on Saturday, April 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., weather permitting. Customers must provide proof of customer status or residency, such as a valid license or a recent sewer bill. This drop-off facility is accessible to York City customers only and should be used only during the hours of operation. Violators will be prosecuted under the local ordinance for illegal dumping and may be fined up to $600!
For further information go to - Sewer/Refuse/Yardwaste.
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LARGE ITEM COLLECTION SERVICE 02/12/2008
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YORK CITY DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS 849-2245 - MAIN OFFICE 843-1240 - LARGE ITEM COLLECTION SERVICE CITY REMINDS RESIDENTS TO USE LARGE ITEM COLLECTION SERVICE.   In an effort to keep City properties and streets clean, the City of York reminds residents to use the large item collection service. Household items that do not fit the weight and size limits for regular trash are “large items.” Violations of Article 951 of the City's codified ordinances could result in fines up to $600 per occurrence.
 
Here’s how the large item collection service works:
Large items must be scheduled about a week in advance. York City refuse customers only may schedule up to five (5) household furniture/appliance items each week, as needed. There are some items that will not be collected through the City’s curbside program and that must be handled privately. Please see attached list for items included and excluded from this program. To schedule a large-item pick up please call 843-1240 Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A complete list of items that may be scheduled for large item collection is available for viewing. Remember, large items must be scheduled in advance. For questions about the large item line please call the City’s Public Works Department at 849-2245.
For further information go to - Environmental Services.
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| Important Numbers | City Hall
50 W. King St.
York, PA 17401:
(717) 849-2221
FYI Line:
(717) 845-3949
York City PD Anonymous Tip Line:
(717) 849-2204
Economic Development:
(717) 849-2203
Community Development:
(717) 849-2307
Permits Department:
(717) 849-2256
Health Bureau Annex:
(717) 849-2299
Human Relations Commission:
(717) 846-2926
Large Item Pickup:
(717) 843-1240
Downtown Inc.:
(717) 849-2331
Parking Enforcement:
(717) 849-2230
Public Works:
(717) 849-2245
Recreation and Parks:
(717) 854-1587
Treasurer's Office:
(717) 849-2281
Wastewater Hotline:
(717) 845-2794
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| WRCT |  White Rose Community TelevisionSteve Busch Director of Regional Partnerships 717-968-4177 |
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